Granny Smith apples from Ukraine

Apple varieties

&nbsp&nbspGranny Smith apples originated in Australia in 1868 when Maria Ann Smith found a seedling growing by a creek on her property. Perhaps the most instantly recognisable of all apple varieties and one of the most widely known, Granny Smith is also one of Australia's most famous exports.

&nbsp&nbspGranny Smith was one of the original staple supermarket varieties, and one of the first international varieties, a role for which it was well suited. The tough skin and amazing keeping qualities meant it could easily be shipped around the world. It requires a warm climate to ripen properly.

&nbsp&nbspGranny Smith apples are a crisp, tart apple that make a delicious snack or a tasteful addition to recipes. Because these green apples are have a higher acid content than other apples, they take longer to go brown once you cut into them. Toss diced Granny Smith apples into salads or stir them into your oatmeal at breakfast. No matter how you enjoy these tart green apples, your body will reap a nutritional harvest of benefits.